⭐ What you'll love
• A dual-purpose edible plant—harvest both the sweet fruit (tunas) and the pads (nopales).
• A bold, sculptural cactus that adds a stunning architectural element to the garden.
• An extremely drought-tolerant plant perfect for xeriscaping and hot, sunny spots.
• A plant with a rich history of culinary and traditional medicinal use.
🌿 Seed details
• Plant Name: Prickly Pear Cactus (Opuntia ficus-indica)
• Seed Quantity: Approx. 15 seeds
• Type: Heirloom, Non-GMO
• Lifecycle: Perennial
• Height: 6-15 feet
• Days to Maturity: 2-3+ years to produce fruit
• USDA Zone: 8-11 (or as a potted plant in any zone)
• Origin: American Grown
🌱 Growing instructions
• Soaking (Required): To help break the hard seed coat, soak seeds in hot tap water for 24-48 hours before planting.
• Sowing: Start seeds indoors at any time.
• Depth: Plant seeds 1/8 inch deep in a fast-draining cactus/succulent soil mix.
• Germination: Keep soil lightly moist and very warm. Germination can be slow and irregular.
• Light Requirement: Full Sun.
• Watering: Water sparingly once established; this plant is extremely drought-tolerant.